Daugherty Faces Murder Trial in Nelsonville Court
The murder trial of Arthur Daugherty opened in Nelsonville with juror selection underway after delays due to late arrivals. Prosecutors and defense face a long process as peremptory challenges are exercised and witnesses recount the shooting of Mary Daugherty on October 30 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Daughter
Daugherty
Gen. Grosvener
J.P. Wood, Jr
Joshua Spencer
Nelsonville
Rutledge
John Wixon
Deffenbaugh
Charles Williams
Athens
W. W. Gibson
Mason Andews
C. P. Chester
Hoskinson
Brown
I. Robinson
Henry Verity
Detectives Testify Drinking Whisky From Quart Bottle
Logan county detectives of the Anti Saloon League testified in court that they drank whisky from a quart bottle allegedly brought from Lima to Lakeview by Firm Wirick, a Lakeview businessman. Wirick and four others were arrested for running blind tigers after the detectives posed as Odd Fellows and used the distress sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Drake and Brooker
Anti Saloon League
Lima
Lakeview
Wirick
Farmers Dig For Gems After Paroled Prisoner Tale
In Springfield on April 12 farmers near New Carlisle searched several acres chasing diamonds said to be buried after a long-ago robbery. The tale centered on Ben Williams a paroled Columbus prisoner who was arrested as a fugitive during the search. No diamonds were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Columbus
Ben Williams
New Carlisle
Williama
Printers Hold Ohio Typographical Conference Meeting
Nearly 200 printers from Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and Michigan attended the semi annual convention of the Ohio typographical conference. W B Tannehill of Akron was elected president Harry Hatch of Toledo vice president and John H Chambers of Dayton secretary. The next convention will be held at Peyton in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Michigan
W. B. Tannehill
Akron
Harry Hatch
John H. Chambers
Dayton
Payton
Early Storm Crushes Athens County Fruit yields
Reports from Athens County describe a severe late week storm killing early fruit on some trees while others show buds and strawberries largely uninjured. The cold spell setback early vegetables with heavy snowfall creating a bluish, beautiful scene that delighted onlookers but troubled truck farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Henry Gets Judgment in Default Case for $201.50
Hiram D. Henry received a default judgment today for 201.50 against William Shaw and others in common pleas court. An order was issued to sell the mortgaged property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Hiram D. Henry
William Shaw
Common
Temporary restraining order granted in Allison v Labiig Coal
In Common Pleas Court this morning a TRO was issued for part of the Allison land preventing coal hauling by the defendant. A bond of 2500 dollars was required and notice of appeal was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hf. Allison
Labiig Coal Company
Common Pleas Court
Allison
New Arrival in West State Street Family
Mr and Mrs Tun Kale of West State street welcome a 10 pound daughter born Sunday April 11th, marking a joyful addition to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Kale
West State Street
Timberland Deal Nets West Virginia Prospect for Sports and Families
Merritt Wilson buys 19258 acres of Pocahontas County timberlands along the C and C railroad with Richard Chaffey creating the Chaffey Wilson company with 200000 capital. The tract hosts hemlock oak chestnut white pine and poplar with an estimated 126000000 board feet. Wilsons family ties reach Athens and Zaleski while Mrs H L Atkinson of Lancaster Street is a sister of Wilsons wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Richard Chaffey
Pocahontas County
W. Va
Chaffey Wilson Company
West Virginia
H. L. Atkinson
Lancaster Street
Wilson
Circus Wagons Runaway Stop by Strapped Driver Dean Vore
Dean Vore, Adams Express wagon driver, halted a runaway horse after leaping back onto the mount using a strap and calming talk last Friday evening. Spectators watched as the frightened horse dashed down the street but was brought under control in moments, averting disaster for the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Vore
Adams Express Company
Vore
Athens Visitor Involved In Parkersburg Robbery Incident
N Zimmer of Athens was robbed of his watch by Will Davis and later arrested for drunkenness near Tenth and Ann streets. Police found him intoxicated at 1519 Spring Street and he faced the court, sentenced to twenty six days for failure to pay a twenty dollar fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warkersburg
W. Va
N. Zimmer
Athens
Will Davis
Tenth and Ann Streets
Spring Street
Oliver
Rutter
Zimmer
Costa
Senate Finance Committee approves tariff plan inks free items
Washington April 12 The Senate finance committee received printed copies of the tariff bill and will seek minority agreement before Thursday when Aldrich will present a detailed explanation. Democratic ranking member Daniel will outline the minority stance as leaders weigh the bill’s duty rates. The Senate shows two to one against free lumber with a heated fight over free hides and a push to keep boosted prices on luxuries like perfumes and cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Congress
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Aldrich
Daniel
Senate
House
Managers of United Shoe & Clothing arrive in Athens on itinerant charge
Vince Grimm and Winner, managers of the United Shoe and Clothing Co, arrived in Athens from Marietta after being charged as itinerants. They were released on bonds of 150 dollars each after pleading not guilty. Trial set for April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vince, Grimm
Winner
United Shoe & Clothing Company
Athens
Marietta
Conductor Elder Seeks Internal Revenue Post Backed by Labor
Conductor John Hider, a leader in the Hocking Valley, is among several candidates for the internal revenue collector post following D. T. Moore's resignation. Elder, supported by Ohio labor groups and railway unions, asserts strong backing and predicts a win, noting Taft club work and labor endorsements as key factors in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. TL. Moore
Internal Revenue
John Hider
Hocking Valley
Eider
Taft
Elder
Taft Club
Athens
Organized Labor
Waterloo Township Man Seeks Injunction to Halt Equipment Removal
A Waterloo Township resident files for an injunction against Charles M. Hatch after a drilling rig on his land was completed and shot. The plaintiff asserts Hatch threatens removal and bodily harm, asking for a temporary restraining order and eventual permanent relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nice
Waterloo Township
Charlies Hatch
Red IL
Charles M. Hatch
Wood & Wood
Elay
Nice
Hatch
Harvard awards scholarship to Athens high school Latin teacher
K W T Morgan of Athens high school Latin taught and history student at Ohio University has won a Harvard University history department scholarship. He is an alternate on a debating team and is recommended by University history professor Hoover in a path toward further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Morgan
Harvard University
K. W. T. Morgan
Athens
Harvard Universil
Morgan
Ohio University
Hoover
U. Department of American History
Albert Eee
Hart
Am Oro
Permits to Wed Reported for Several Couples
The notice lists couples and individuals seeking marriage permits including John Mormon Jr 21 miner of Buchtel with Mae Cunningham 19 of Nelsonville Arthur French 22 engineer and Ethel McVay 18 of Athens Laslie Judson 21 miner and Magdelina Moody 18 of Glouster R F D No 5 Ralph Lynes 22 barber of Baltimore Ohio and Anna Hyte 18 of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mormon, Jr
Miner
Buchtel
Mae Cunningham
Nelsonville
Arthur French
Engineer
Ethel McVay
Athens
Laslie Judson
Magdelina Moody
Glouster
R. FF
Ralph ©. Lynes
Barber
Baltimore
Anna Hyte
A. J. Hastings Released After Hotel Slashing Incident
A. J. Hastings, an elderly carpenter, slashed his wrists with a pocket knife at the Farmers' Hotel Saturday afternoon. He was confined briefly, regained his faculties, and was released Saturday night and seen walking the streets in seemingly good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hastings
Farmers
County Assessors Meet for Instructions on Duties
County Auditor Walker addressed assessors on Friday and Saturday outlining duties and procedures. The speech highlighted items of general taxpayer interest and included a printed list titled Special Items of General Interest to Taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Ohio Coal Operators form gains support in early actions
The Ohio Coal Operators association reports strong member growth and busy activity in Columbus offices. Eastern district meetings in Cleveland will be led by M D Mannington as the group gathers data on railroad rates to file with the interstate commerce commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Coal Operators’ Association
Hayden
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
M. D. Mannington
H W. L. Chapman
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Two Before Mayor His Manor Had Some Business in Court
George Nail was arrested at his home on The Plains Saturday evening by Officer Gander on an assault and battery charge. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Hedgen Saturday night and paid a fine of 5 dollars plus costs. Billy Hayes was picked up early Sunday by Officer Gande and charged with being drunk and disorderly, paying 2 dollars and costs before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
J. W. Johnson
Arthur Daugherty
Johnson's
Nelsonville
Warner
George Nail
the Plains
Gander
Joe Hunley
Hocking
Nail
Hedgen
Billy Hayes
Gandee
Stanley Farm Sold to Pittsburg Buyers in Land Venture
The Arch Stanley farm of 95 acres southwest of Athens, recently bought by John Campbell and Amsey Hooper, has been sold to Juan and Maury of Pittsburg. The new owners plan to form a land company to exploit the purchase.
Mise Brison to Speak on Art at Kyworth League
Mise Brison of the university will address Kyworth League members in the Sunday school room of the First Methodist church at 7 50 o clock this evening. A stereopticon will display fine pictures of great works of art and admission is free. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Mise Brison
University
Kyworth League
Langenau Dies in Cleveland Runaway Accident
Mrs. Mery Langenau wife of W C Langenau prominent manufacturer and mother in law of ex mayor Robert B E McKisson was killed in a runaway in Cleveland Ohio on April 12. Her husband son grandchild and coachman James Groes were injured but not seriously in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mery Langenau
W. C. Langenau
Robert BE. McKisson
J. F. Langenau
Gladys Langenau
James Groes
Athens Oil to Drill First Well on Walsh Farm Thursday
Athens Oil, Gas & Development plans to drill its first well on the Walsh farm southwest of Athens on Thursday. The company expects to complete the operation that day and will close its books that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Oil, Gas & Development Company
Walsh Farm
Athens
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Mary Daugherty
Blue Goose
Arthur Or “Hummer” Kelley
Parkersburg
Kelleys
Young Daugherty
Kelly
Arthur Kelley
Ath
Harmon
Delaware
Girls
Portsmouth
F. la Sikes
Ketter
Merritt Wilson
Oakland
Internal Revenue Collector
National Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Hitler
Rathway Men
A. J. Vorhes
White
Coal Operators
Eusy
Heer
Saw Chant Tailor Shop
Sadd Sahi
United States
Will
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